Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational, and therapy services to infants, children, teens, and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Maintenance Technician who would like to make a difference in the lives of others and join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants may be required a High School Diploma
• A strong electrical/mechanical background: HVAC certification (preferred)

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum 3 years of experience (desired)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to all documentation procedures related to preventative maintenance and be familiar with all code and licensing entity requirements such as IDPH, DHS, EPA
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions on HVAC and other equipment
• During the winter season, maintenance of sidewalks and roadways including snow plowing, snow shoveling, salting of sidewalks, loading salt bags into vehicles, and driving maintenance snow removal vehicles
• Install various new or replacement equipment
• Maintain a clean safe working environment for clients and employees
• Maintain flexible schedule
• Make all necessary repairs to plumbing fixtures, doors, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, drains, electrical outlets, light fixtures, and any other minor repairs
• Make recommendations to improve equipment operation and preventative maintenance
• Must be willing to complete various short courses and seminars in some of all of the following areas: pneumatics, electronics, electricity, welding/soldering, refrigeration, and others as directed
• Must comply with all new EPA rules and regulations in the proper handling of CFCs including operating recovery unity, vacuum pumps, scales, gauges, and ECT used in charging HVAC equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Read and study service and repair manuals for new and existing equipment
• Read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, equipment cut sheets, and diagrams
• Repair of mechanical equipment as well as work order requests, responding in a timely manner to customer needs
• Rotate on-call pager
• Test all sprinkler, and fire panel systems and perform employee and patient fire alarm tests as required by fire and safety codes
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies necessary to facilitate repairs of equipment
• Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet its functional and environmental requirements
• Own hand tools
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits/Perks

• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year
• Extended Sick Bank
• PTO Cash-in and Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employer’s Statement

Marklund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.